Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 29 October 2026
Winona State IELTS levels by programme
From Winona State's international admissions page.
| Programme | IELTS | Other tests |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 5.5 | TOEFL iBT 68 (new 4); TOEFL PBT 520; PTE Academic 47; ACT 19; SAT 1060 |
| Graduate | 6.5 | TOEFL iBT 80 (new 4.5); TOEFL PBT 550; PTE Academic 58; Duolingo 110+ (115+ Nursing) |
| Nursing (pre-licensure) | 6.5, at least 6.0 on all modules | TOEFL iBT 84 with speaking 26 |
Waivers
Winona State says the English requirement may be waived in some cases. Applicants ask about their situation through the My Warrior Life portal. The page does not list specific waiver countries or a medium of instruction rule.
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Graduate score reporting and how to check
Graduate applicants report official TOEFL and IELTS results in the Standardized Tests tab of the GradCAS application. Other unofficial results can be uploaded there, and official results can be emailed to the international office.
The US F-1 student visa sets no English test score of its own. What counts is the university's admission requirement, which leads to your Form I-20. For the wider picture, see IELTS for the USA.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admission cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Winona State programme page and in your admission letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where Winona State University publishes an IELTS score, it is the minimum: the floor an application has to meet to be considered, not a score that guarantees an offer.
Competitive programmes, and courses with far more applicants than places, may expect more than the minimum, and some departments set their own overall or per-skill scores, often for writing or speaking. The course page has the final word, so check it before you book a test.
If you are close to the line, aim for a margin above it: one weak skill can miss the requirement even when the overall band clears it. Not sure where you stand? Take a free IELTS mock test and get a band for each skill.
Frequently asked questions
What IELTS does Winona State need?+
IELTS 5.5 for undergraduates and 6.5 for graduate applicants.
What IELTS does Winona State need for Nursing?+
Pre-licensure Nursing asks for IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 on all modules, or TOEFL iBT 84 with speaking 26.
Does Winona State accept PTE?+
Yes. PTE Academic 47 for undergraduates and 58 for graduate applicants.
Does Winona State accept Duolingo for a master's?+
Yes, 110 or more for non-Nursing programmes and 115 or more for Nursing.
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Guide updated on 29 October 2026. Individual prices and policies may have earlier observation dates. Confirm current details on the linked official pages before you book or apply.
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